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  1. MarkyD

    Where is the "drinking pilgrim" statue?

    Here are a few more photos from the Green Monster that sets up the legs for the final uphill walk into Astorga.
  2. MarkyD

    Where is the "drinking pilgrim" statue?

    He actually "drinks" - at least when the fountain is on.
  3. MarkyD

    Descents into Hornillos and Hontanas?

    The three most challenging descents for people with ankle, knee or hip issues; or any general concerns about balance and stability, are the following: Descent to Zubiri (already mentioned) Descent from Alto del Perdón to Uterga (lots of small loose rocks and stones) Descent into León from about...
  4. MarkyD

    GPX for alternate route from (Irache through Luquin)?

    I walked this route with two other people (Derren and Denise) who I had met at the "junction" just after Irache Bodega in 2018. It was a route less travelled, that felt like walking through an enchanted forest at first! We didn't have maps or use GPS, it was signposted and the path was good...
  5. MarkyD

    How many times have you walked the Camino Frances (more than half way)?

    It might have been interesting to have a voting score card for this, then we could see a nice graph at the end of voting! In my case, only once, in 2018 (Sept to Oct) from STPP to Finisterre. I can confidently say IT WAS EPIC. I'm not sure if I'll do it again, although I've since walked...
  6. MarkyD

    Best place to stay: Logroño or Naverette?

    Navarette for its small village charm amd tranquility. Logroño if you want bigger crowds and mix with a lot of drinkers and foodies.
  7. MarkyD

    Stay in Najera or Azofra? Early May 2023

    I stayed in Azofra in September 2018, which was quiet and had a large communal kitchen and a small fountain in the courtyard- great for dipping tired feet into. A small local shop provided very friendly service of basic foods and other corner shop type products. The albergue had cute 2-bed...
  8. MarkyD

    Where to start with 33 days?

    Start where your heart tells to to start and don't worry about the rest. You can make flexible choices along the way, according to your own situation and any deadline date of arrival in Santiago. You can always skip a couple of stages if you need to make up time. Better to do that than flog...
  9. MarkyD

    Accommodations in El Acebo de San Miguel

    Me and my wife stayed at La Rosa del Agua for two nights when travelling on holiday in 2021. The rooms are clean and very comfortable beds. The owner and his team are great hosts.
  10. MarkyD

    Safe walking route down to Molinaseca

    Yes, you can. I did just that in 2018. I reckon it's about 3 to 4km longer, but it would me much more forgiving on the knees than the rocky path route. It's still a fair way to go down hill, but there is the small village of Riego de Ambrós on the way down where you can take a break. I would...
  11. MarkyD

    When do most pilgrims feel like quitting the Camino de Santiago?

    It depends on when you get injured and where you decide to get a bus, train, plane to go home; or try and rest until you recover, then carry on if you can. Unless it's a serious injury, most people find a way to continue, albeit at a slower pace and taking more stops and skipping a few stages...
  12. MarkyD

    Bad water

    Be careful, you might get shot down in flames for suggesting there could be something dodgy about the municipal water supply. I got roasted here when I made such aspersions in 2019.
  13. MarkyD

    Bed bug alert!

    I use Tea Tree oil instead. It seems to work for me, at least it has so far. Of course, I've probably just been lucky.
  14. MarkyD

    If you had 45-49 days for the Camino Frances, how would you spend it?

    That's almost exactly what I did when I walked my first Camino in 2018. Although, it was the heat and shin splint injuries that slowed me down to a more leisurely place. I was able to take some "zero days" in Pamplona, Burgos, León, Santiago and Fisterra. I probably should have stopped longer at...
  15. MarkyD

    What time do most breakfast places open along Camino Frances

    I live in Spain, in Madrid, and I've walked a couple of Caminos. Bar/Cafeteria morning opening times will vary according to location and day of the week. In general, most would open about 8am, although in larger towns you might find some that open at 7am or 7.30am. In my experience, I've never...
  16. MarkyD

    Bad water

    I commented on a similar report in 2019, chiming in with my experience of Carrión de los Condes in August 2018 while staying at albergue Espiritú Santo, where two dorms had been quarantined off limits on arrival. I also met others during the following days who had similar symptoms while in...
  17. MarkyD

    Azofra sheets?

    Or Decathlon, which are in most cities in Spain, you can find the Quechua version. I used one on a couple of caminos, they are very soft and comfortable. They help regulate temperature too, by being breathable fabric. It's also lightweight and easy to squeeze into backpack. If you want good...
  18. MarkyD

    Best Unique and Comfortable Albergues on the Camino Francés with Communal Experiences

    Your post here will no doubt start an interesting thread. From my 2018 CF, my top 3 would be: 1. Albergue Anfas- Estella (Lizarra), above all for the great hospitalario Koldo and his staff. 2. Albergue Verde - Hospital de Órbigo, for it's superb vegan food, yoga class an cute cats and dogs...
  19. MarkyD

    Advice please is this a good route for september taking it slow first timer

    I agree, La Finca was one of the most comfortable albergues I have stayed in.
  20. MarkyD

    Advice please is this a good route for september taking it slow first timer

    The rustic donativo albergue at the old Convent of San Antón has very few beds, it might be better to continue on 3km more to Castrojeriz where you will have more options of accomadation, sites of interest, bars/cafeterías - definitely worth spending at least an hour in La Casa de Silencio on...

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